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St. Catharines Launches Downtown Forgivable Loan Program to Boost Housing Supply and Accessibility
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 02:00 PM
The City of St. Catharines has officially launched the Downtown Forgivable Loan Program (DFLP), a new financial incentive designed to stimulate residential development in the city’s downtown core, while advancing inclusive and sustainable housing goals.
Under the DFLP, eligible property owners in the Downtown Priority Neighbourhood may receive a one-time, interest-free, forgivable loan of up to $100,000 per property ($50,000 per unit) to offset project costs associated with creating new dwelling...
143 - 153 St. Paul Crescent - Notice of Intention to Designate the Property
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 08:30 AM
In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18 and in the matter of the land and premises located at 143 - 153 St. Paul Crescent, City of St. Catharines, province of Ontario, take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines intends to designate the property at 143 - 153 St. Paul Crescent, legally known as Lots 2169, 2170, and 2171, Corporation Plan 2, St. Catharines under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18 as amended,...
3 Elizabeth Street - Notice of Intention to Designate the Property
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 08:30 AM
In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18 and in the matter of the land and premises located at 3 Elizabeth Street, city of St. Catharines, province of Ontario, take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines intends to designate the property at 3 Elizabeth Street, legally known as Plan 2 BLK T Lot 16 40.00FR 107.00D under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18 as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or...
City takes action against ongoing parking violations on Oakdale Avenue
Posted on Friday, September 12, 2025 03:08 PM
The City of St. Catharines is reinforcing compliance with the City Parking By-law to protect public safety and prevent damage to municipal property on Oakdale Avenue.
Today, in response to concerns for public safety and property damage, the City, with assistance from Niagara Regional Police Service, attended 80–100 Oakdale Ave. to address ongoing parking by-law violations and took the extraordinary action of towing six vehicles from nearby City property.
“I am glad to see the combined efforts of...
Coming up at City Council: September 8, 2025 meeting
Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2025 04:47 PM
St. Catharines City Council meets next on Monday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m., at City Hall in the Council Chambers (third floor). Residents can watch in person, or online via the City’s YouTube page.
On the Consent AgendaThere are several items on the consent agenda, a procedural tool that allows multiple agenda items to be passed with a single motion if Council is in agreement. City Councillors can also request an item be moved to the discussion agenda. Items listed on consent for Sept. 8, include:
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